Terms
Rhythm and Time
Valley Band Lore
Churchill Lore
History
100

The definition of this marking: ^

What is marcato?

100

This is the resulting rhythmic value you get from tying together 3 eighth notes.

What is a dotted quarter note?

100

This present elementary school is on the location of the old Valley High School and stadium?

What is Hillside?

100

This is the town in which Churchill grew up?

What is Duluth, MN?

100

This is the full name of the top military band in the United States.

What is the President's Own Marine Band?

200

The trombone position for E natural.

What is 2nd position?

200

This is the time signature you get when there are 9 beats per measure and the 8th note gets one beat.

What is 9/8?

200

How many consecutive Division 1 ratings has the Marchmasters received at state?

What is 64?

200

This is the full name of the place Churchill will work at next year?

What is Gustavus Adolphus College?

200

This is the hometown of Karl King.

What is Fort Dodge, IA?

300

The literal definition of "tenuto."

What is "to touch?"
300
What are the 4 rhythmic values that make up the start of the Valley song?
What are two eighths and two quarters?
300

When did the new Valley stadium open?

What is 2002?

300

This is the first instrument Churchill learned?

What is the piano?

300

This Australian composer often used folk songs in his compositions.

Who is Percy Aldridge Grainger?

400

The Italian term for "a little."

What is poco?

400

What is the term used to describe a "3 against 2" situation?

What is hemiola?

400

When did Mr. Waymire graduate from Valley?

What is 2004?

400

This is Churchill's favorite and most-worn athletic shoe brand.

What are Brooks?

400

Who was the director of the Eastman Wind Ensemble and editor of many concert band editions?

Who is Frederick Fennell?

500

The Italian term for "sweetly."

What is cantabile?

500

The composer of "101 Rhythmic Rest Patterns" (and spell the last name).

Who is Grover Yaus?

500

Name 3 former band directors who taught at Valley High School (Greg Simmons doesn't count).

Who are Dave Kobberdahl, Larry Green, Roxianne Scott, Tony Garmoe, Joe Turner, Bill Bird, Bob Long, Dan Pederson?
500

What is Churchill's personal best in the mile run (within 10 seconds is fine).

What is 4:35?

500

Who is the recently-retired director of the University of North Texas Wind Symphony?

Who is Eugene Migliaro Corporon?